Federated Garden Clubs Of Connecticut Inc, operating under the name Suffield Garden Club Inc, is located in Suffield, CT. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (C42) the organization is classified as: Garden Clubs, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Suffield Garden Club Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 05/2024, Suffield Garden Club Inc generated $81.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (46.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $148.6k during the year ending 05/2024. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO STIMULATE THE KNOWLEDGE AND LOVE OF GARDENING AND THE ART OF FLOWER ARRANGING; TO AID IN THE PROTECTION OF TREES, PLANTS, AND BIRDS; TO ENCOURAGE CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION AND TO INSTILL A RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DONATIONS TO THE SUFFIELD LAND CONSERVANCY, THE KNOX FUND, THE CONNECTICUT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, FRIENDS OF THE FARM AT HILLTOP AND THE CONNECTICUT LANDMARKS ASSOCIATION.
CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION, DOGWOOD TREE CARE, ETHEL WALKER HERB GARDEN EXPENSES, GATEWAY SIGN EXPENSES, COMMUNITY PROJECT EXPENSES, PHELPS HATHAWAY GARDEN EXPENSES, MAIN STREET ISLAND EXPENSES, WORKSHOP EXPENSES, SPEAKER FEES.
GARDEN THERAPY EXPENSES, MAY MARKET EXPENSES, PHELPS HATHAWAY HOLIDAY EXPENSES, GARDEN TOUR EXPENSES, SUFFIELD ON THE GREEN, SUFFIELD TREES FOR FREE, CONSERVATION EXPENSES, HORTICULTIURE EXPENSES, JUNIOR GARDENERS EXPENSES.
MEETING EXPENSES, CEMETERY UPKEEP EXPENSES AND DUES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Rita Chmura Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Marci Martin Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sally Peters Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jean Matejek Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kathleen Berube Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Connie Murray Advisor | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $2,148 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,970 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,118 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $10,358 |
Investment income | $63,311 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $81,787 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $106,205 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,050 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $804 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,274 |
All other expenses | $1,775 |
Total functional expenses | $148,583 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $34,791 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $18,448 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $814,522 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $867,761 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $775,211 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $92,550 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $867,761 |